All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 182
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AgriBusiness arrives in Africa
The AgriBusiness Forum 2009 will take place in Africa for the first time as the four-day event hits Cape Town in June.
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ArticleJR Holland gets in the saddle
JR Holland Food Services will be rolling out a programme of in-kind contributions to community projects in the North East area as part of its expanding corporate social responsibility policy.
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Berries voted too pricey
An online survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has found that strawberries, raspberries and melons are considered an expensive treat.
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ArticleMediterranean traders head to Medfel
European suppliers and investors are gearing up for the inaugural Medfel trade show in Perpignan next month.
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Industry cites cost reduction as key
Cost reduction is the top priority in 2009 for senior executives in the food industry while the profile of consumers is changing, according to a new report from the business advisory firm Deloitte.
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ArticlePotato treatments re-enforced
Potato growers intending to apply powder treatments to seed tubers at planting this year should check they are set up with the required engineering controls, according to crop protection specialists.
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ArticleMusgrave invests £10m in retail
‘Stronger together’ was the theme for this year’s annual Budgens and Londis conferences where Phil Smith, managing director of Musgrave Retail Partners GB, pledged a £10 million investment to support retailers in 2009.
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ArticleUK value emphasis on berries
The Seasonal Berries campaign will this year focus on delivering key messages to highlight the value and better taste from British berries in season.
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Aliette cleared for strawberry use
Systemic fungicide Aliette 80 WG, comprised of fosetyl alumininium, can be used in spring and summer as a root dip on strawberries plants prior to planting.
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ArticleEuro Pool announces Logistica winners
Euro Pool has announced the winners of its Fruit Logistica lottery.
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Fine foods finalists unveiled
The shortlist for the prestigious Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards 2009 has been revealed and with tough competition across the Fresh Produce category.
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Sensory strawbs win out
US researchers have confirmed that the sensory quality of strawberries plays a strong influence on consumer preferences, as a result of a complex balance of sweetness, aroma, texture and appearance.
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Capespan spreads West
Through its associate company Rapiprop, the Capespan Group has purchased the Queen Anne farm in the Vygeboom district of the Western Cape, South Africa.
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Lib Dems insistent on buying British
The Liberal Democrats have dealt a chastening blow to efforts to promote British food, claiming that food grown or produced in the UK is gradually disappearing from supermarket shelves.
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BBSRC tackles food security head-on
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is funding research into food security, with rapid global population growth, a changing climate and disruption to global trading patterns causing widespread concern.
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Redpack tackles tomatoes
Packaging specialist Redpack has released a new flow wrapper machine to aid international tomato packers using its automated systems.
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Banken closes in on Dutch award
The Dutch company Banken Champignons Group has made it through to the Deloitte-organised Best Managed Companies Program final 75 businesses.
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Blueberries get Good Natured
Good Natured blueberries have been launched as an extension to the strawberry and raspberry brand.
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ArticlePesticide testing team strengthened
Scientific Analysis Laboratories (SAL) , a leading provider of analytical services the fresh produce sector among others, has appointed Eleanor Long to join Naresh Patel at the Cambridge laboratory to further develop the pesticide testing business.
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ArticleKey re-works produce wash
Sanitary specialist Key Technology has introduced the re-designed Basket Wash for fresh-cut produce.